Obituaries

Jan 15, 2025

Mr. Raymond Wright, 75 of Morrilton transitioned on January 15, 2025, at Conway Regional Hospital. Raymond was the youngest child, born to the late Charles Ector and Daisy Lee Wright on February 1, 1949, in Morrilton, Arkansas. He attended Morrilton High School, where his class was the first African American class to integrate the school. Raymond enlisted in the...

Jan 5, 2025

Mrs. Keri Suzanne Stone, 60 of Hattieville, Arkansas transitioned on Sunday, January 5, 2025, with her family by her side after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend who will truly be missed. She was an amazing mother and grandmother who loved her children and grandchildren most of all. Keri...

Dec 8, 2024

Mrs. Bertha L. Heaggans, 86 of Jacksonville, Arkansas transitioned on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at Woodland Hills Healthcare & Rehabilitation. Bertha L. Heaggans was born on March 28, 1938, in Atkins, Arkansas to Arittra and Vashtie Williamson Dowdle. She graduated as Valedictorian, from L.W. Sullivan High School in Morrilton, Arkansas and continued her education at Philander Smith college for...

Nov 23, 2024

Mr. Paul Eugene Whisnant, 56 of Morrilton, Arkansas transitioned on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at CHI St. Vincent-Morrilton. If I should go tomorrow It would never be goodbye, For I have left my heart with you, So don't you ever cry. The love that's deep within me, Shall reach you from the stars, You'll feel it from the heavens,...

Oct 26, 2024

Mrs. Sarah Mae Calvin, 91 of Morrilton, Arkansas transitioned on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Brookridge Cove Rehabilition and Care Center. She was born in the Friendship community of Conway, AR, the youngest daughter of the late James Robert Brody and Annie Mae (Pearl Lee) Cox Brody. At a young age, she was united in marriage to Ernest Calvin....

Sep 29, 2024

Mrs. Anna Erby Everette, 69 of New Orleans, Louisiana transitioned on September 29, 2024. Anna was born on December 30, 1954, in Blackwell, Arkansas, to Earl and Annie Mae Blackmon Erby. At an early age, she accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savor and joined St. Mathews no. 3 in Blackwell. Anna is a 1973 graduate of...

Sep 28, 2024

Mr. Robert Winfield 71, of Morrilton, Arkansas transitioned on September 28, 2024. Robert Reginald Winfield came into this world on Monday, December 15,1952. Robert left us while doing his favorite thing- fishing with his friend, Benny, and with the pride and joy of his heart, his, Great Grandson, Kaliq Winfield. Kaliq came into Robert's life, and they were as...

Sep 15, 2024

Mrs. Earnestine Foster, 76 transitioned on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at Conway Regional Hospital. Earnestine Foster was born on August 28, 1948, to Henry and Roxie Murray in Morrilton, Arkansas. She professed her hope in Christ at an early age and joined Greater Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church. Earnestine enjoyed cooking, playing bingo, and hanging out with family especially...

Jul 21, 2024

Nevada Porter, 69 of Hot Springs, Arkansas transitioned on Sunday, July 21, 2024. Mrs. Nevada Faye Porter was born September 11, 1954, to Robert Earl and Nevada Rosbia in Russellville, Arkansas. Growing up she loved music. At the age of 3 she started making music on a toy piano. After that discovery, her mother decided to enroll her in...

Jun 2, 2024

Michael Reddy, 78 of Fort Smith, Arkansas transitioned on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at Baptist Health Medical Center - Fort Smith. Michael served in the United States Army. He was a proud veteran. Michael was a driver's license examiner for the State of Kansas for 20 years. He enjoyed reading his newspapers and riding motorcycles. Michael is proceeded in...

May 16, 2024

Mr. William Murray 42, transitioned on May 16, 2024. Whispers of love, carried on the breeze, Tender reminders that bring me ease. Though you're gone, your love remains, In every tear that softly stains. Vance-Wilson & Jarrett Funeral Directors "The Epitome of Service"

Memorial Service Saturday, June 1, 2024 1:00 PM The Robert & Barbara Wilson Memorial...

May 15, 2024

Mr. Edward Ross 95, of Morrilton, Arkansas transitioned on May 15, 2024. Edward Ross was born July 8, 1928, to Robert Ross Sr. and Daisy Ross. Under the guidance of his parents, he accepted Christ as his personal Savior. He attended St. Paul AME Church, where he and his wife Cherry were very active. Later he became a member...

May 10, 2024

Sandra D. Cummings, 59 of Little Rock, Arkansas transitioned on May 10, 2024. The memories whisper in the sorrow Comforting our hearts Reminding us of your love, so clear. Amy Finely Vance-Wilson & Jarrett Funeral Directors "The Epitome of Service"

Visitation Friday, May 17, 2024 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM True Holiness Saints Center 198 Highway 286...

Apr 17, 2024

Charles Hood, 54 of Conway, Arkansas transitioned on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at his home. Charles Curtis Hood was born September 6, 1969, in Morrilton, Arkansas to Theodore Hood Sr. and the late Eunice Mae Day Hood. At an early age Charles professed a hope in Christ and united with the Philadelphia Missionary Baptist Church where he served on...

Apr 14, 2024

Mrs. Mildred C. Heaggans 90, of Morrilton, Arkansas transitioned on Sunday, April 14, 2024. On December 7, 1933, Deacon Leonard and Sis. Selchia Cain, made the world a better place with the birth of their second child, their oldest daughter, Mildred Pearline (Cain) Heaggans. She professed a hope in Christ at an early age and united with Friendship Missionary...

Mar 25, 2024

Mrs. Bobbie J. Ross 88, of Hattieville, Arkansas transitioned on March 25, 2024. Bobbie Jean Ross was born October 2,1935 to James and Mary Ross in Hattieville, AR. Bobbie was educated at the Center School District. She was a devoted Christian and life-long member of New Mt Zion AME Zion Church where she was a Choir Leader for Junior...

Mar 24, 2024

Mr. Charles Murray, 71 of Morrilton, Arkansas transitioned on March 24, 2024. Charles Henry Murray was born to W. T. Everette and Roxie Viola Murray. He is the 1st child born of 10 siblings of Roxie Murray, 5 girls and 5 boys. Charles Henry professes a hope in Christ at an early age. He graduated from Morrilton High School...

Mar 8, 2024

Howard Clayton Godby III of Morrilton, Arkansas formerly of Marietta, Georgia departed this life on Friday, March 8, 2024 at the tender age of 49. He was born on June 29, 1974 in Alabama to the late Howard C. III & Sandra Godby.

Howard was a phenomenal father to his children, who enjoyed talking about chickens. He...

Mar 4, 2024

Mrs. Reola White 88, of Morrilton, Arkansas transition on Monday, March 4, 2024, at Baptist Health-Little Rock. Reola Byers White was born to the late James and Ida Byers on December 17, 1935, in Cleveland, Arkansas. She was the first of five children. She was educated in the Center School and Conway County Training School in Menifee, Arkansas. Very...

Feb 29, 2024

Sharon Knight 64, of Adona, Arkansas transitioned on February 29, 2024, at Baptist Medical Center-Little Rock. Sharon Knight was born March 20, 1959 in Houston, Texas to the late Orville Lee Barker and Evelyn Mae Hale. She is preceded in death by her parents; sister Shirley Basenberg and brothers, Harold Barker and Wilford (Butch) Barker. Sharon leaves to cherish...